Melba Copland Secondary School is a medium-sized government secondary school located in Melba, Canberra, catering for students from 7-12.

Recent secondary results suggest more modest academic performance, with a latest secondary rating of 4.1.

Academic performance has been relatively stable in recent years, with no major movement in the overall rating trend.

The school serves a broadly average student community, with an ICSEA score of 1041 placing it around the top 36% nationally by ICSEA.

Compared with similar state-sector ICSEA peers, recent results appear somewhat below expected levels.

With around 953 students, the school is a medium-to-large school by enrolment.